Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Body By Derby: Northwest Arkansas Roller Derby

Body By Derby is a figure study of active derby athletes to show the different body types of active skaters and the physical effects derby has on the players. This entry features skaters from Northwest Arkansas Roller Derby. More pictures can be found at Cory's website. Get future updates on Facebook by following The Rollergirl Project.

I started playing derby March 25th, 2005. I went to the very first meeting our league had, before we were even a real league yet. I've been playing for the last eight years.

Key Position

Defensive Blocker

Practice time per week

Four to six hours

Other Workout

I do crossfit, I work out at the gym regularly, do yoga, and I skate outdoors.

Diet

I am a pescetarian so basically the only meat i eat is seafood. I try to eat only whole foods, nothing that is over processed.

Laps in 5 minutes

Previous Athletic Experience

I never did any real sports before roller derby. But, I was big on horseback riding and hiking.

Name

J Lowe Blow

Age

26

Children

None

Height

5' 2"

Weight

125

Weight before derby

125

Started

October 2013

Key Position

Jammer

Practice time per week

6 hours

Other Workout

Cross Fit, running, yoga

Diet

Laps in 5 minutes

Previous Athletic Experience

I was on a swim team for 10 years.

Name

Karma-lektrack

Age

25

Children

None

Height

5' 2”

Weight

140

Weight before derby

155

Started

2012

Key Position

Jammer

Practice time per week

7 hrs

Other Workout

Crossfit or trail skate

Diet

Trying to eliminate soda is my main one

Laps in 5 minutes

33 Laps in 5 Min

Previous Athletic Experience

Soccer, basketball , cross country runner , skateboarder

Name

Great Wall of Gina

Age

33

Children

None

Height

5' 4"

Weight

135

Weight before derby

130

Started

July 2006

Key Position

Offensive & Defensive Blocker

Practice time per week

6 hours

Other Workout

I try to do Crossfit at least twice a week. Several of my teammates and I are a part of Crossfit Commence. We try to motivate and encourage each other during WODs. I also try to bike, go hiking, and run with my husband on the weekends.

Diet

Not really. I decided to cut out soda this past year and have slowly been trying to cut down the amount of sugar I consume. My big thing is just trying to balance out what I'm eating. However, that being said, I am not one to back down from eating a nice juicy burger, with a side or fries, and a shake, or some good old BBQ!

Laps in 5 minutes

33 Laps in 5 Mins

Previous Athletic Experience

I did a lot of sports as a kid. I was on the volleyball team, the swim team, and ran track for several years. However, after my first year in high school I changed course a little bit and got involved with drama and art instead. When I went to college, I ended up getting involved with ballroom and swing dancing, helping to teach and sometimes even entering into swing dance competitions.

Name

Alex The Great

Age

34

Children

None

Height

5' 4"

Weight

145

Weight before derby

155

Started

Fresh Meat - July 2012; Joined the League December 2013

Key Position

Defensive Blocker

Practice time per week

4 to 6 hours

Other Workout

Cross Fit 2-3 times a week and I try to get in a few days of running or trail skating - All of this is done with other members of my team (in a non-official way), so it helps keep you motivated.

Diet

I've been a vegetarian for many years and I really try to get in all the protein I need.

Laps in 5 minutes

29.5 laps in 5min. I haven't done this in a while.

Previous Athletic Experience

I danced when I was younger and ran, but never played a sport.

Name

JoAnn of Arc

Age

29

Children

None

Height

5' 7"

Weight

165

Weight before derby

145

Started

October 2007

Key Position

Jammer

Practice time per week

6 hours

Other Workout

Running, weights, Cross Fit, running stairs

Diet

I like to eat! But, I eat as clean/healthy so I can feel the best when I workout and skate.

Laps in 5 minutes

36 laps in 5 minutes (I gained laps when i competed in the Derbalife challenge a couple years ago

Previous Athletic Experience

I played soccer for 12 years - Middle school through high school and some college